Description
These BBQ Meatballs are incredibly juicy, perfectly glazed, and packed with a smoky sweetness that the whole family will crave. This recipe allows you to prepare a gourmet meal in under 30 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights or last-minute entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb Lean Ground Beef or Turkey
1/2 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
1 Large Egg
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1 tsp Onion Powder
1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika
1 cup Barbecue Sauce
Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground meat, Panko breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined
- Scoop about two tablespoons of the mixture and roll it into a ball. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each
- Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes
- Remove from the oven and coat each meatball with barbecue sauce
- Return to the oven for another 5 minutes
- Let the meatballs rest for 2 minutes before serving
Notes
Opt for organic or grass-fed meat for better flavor and nutrition.
For a gluten-free version, substitute Panko with almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 573mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg